Sunshine Challenge 2020: Prompt 3 - Yellow

[tippetariuswrites]

This prompt for the Sunshine Challenge is yellow.

Yellow makes me think of rubber duckies. I went through a brief phase where I was collecting rubber ducks, but now I just have this guy. He squeaks.



And then there's Link. I probably should've saved him for the green prompt, but, you know, yellow hair, yellow Triforce... it's what popped into my head. I love how in Wind Waker he often has this grumpy, pissed-off look, like he knows the world is out to get him. First his grandma makes him wear a dorky green outfit for his birthday, then a monster kidnaps his sister, and then he gets bossed around by an obnoxious pirate girl, a talking boat, and pretty much everyone who's not trying to kill him-- no wonder he goes around smashing pots, harassing pigs, and stealing rupees.

(Snagged the below Link image from zelda.gamepedia.com).

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[oldtoadwoman]

I probably should've saved him for the green prompt

There's no rule you can't use him for both. :-)

I didn't even think of rubber ducks. Now I need to find an image of Ernie from Sesame Street with his rubber ducky. That's the uber-duck in my head.

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[tippetariuswrites]

Oh yes, perfect! Ernie even gave us the Rubber Ducky song.

[kingstoken]

Your rubber ducky is cute.

[tippetariuswrites]

Thank you! He was the one duck I couldn't part with.

[autobotscoutriella]

That rubber duck is so cute.

Link seems more fitting for yellow to me, too! I'm not sure why - it just seems to go well with him.

[tippetariuswrites]

Yeah, I'm not sure why I lean more towards yellow for Link either. Maybe because yellow feels energetic and youthful? I tend to associate green with more soothing things.

[autobotscoutriella]

Yeah, I think yellow feels like a get-up-and-save-the-world kind of color, and green is the one at the end after the world's already been saved. Link feels like the kind of person who brightens up a room, for some reason.

[tippetariuswrites]

That's a good point! I like green symbolizing what he's fighting for, and yellow being more the essence of who he is.

[enemytosleep]

Man, I really need to get my hands on a Nintendo console or device as I am a HUGE medieval fantasy fan and I know I would highly enjoy these games. The Tri-force definitely works well for yellow. I'm also going to share some barbarian Link fanart that I've been in love with. My friends who are super fans seem to love Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild the most. What are your favorites?

[tippetariuswrites]

The barbarian Link art is great!

I've only played Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess. They're all fun, but Wind Waker was my introduction to the Legend of Zelda games, and it's still the one I love most. It's a colorful game, and I enjoyed having Link sail from island to island.

[silveradept]

I love the variety of yellow rubber ducks that can be had.

Link's hair color stays fairly consistent, I think, once it can be rendered blond? In the later games, I think his outfit changes pretty significantly to the point where the green is more of a default than a signature thing.

[tippetariuswrites]

Oh yeah, it looks like he's wearing blue in Breath of the Wild, but he's still obviously Link. Not slowed down by heavy armor, leaning towards kind of a Robin Hood aesthetic. Blue is a good look for him!

[lightbird]

Aw, cute!

[tippetariuswrites]

:D

[sylvaine]

Oh my gosh. I love that rubber duck and everything it chooses to be. :D

[tippetariuswrites]

It chooses to be a very happy duck :D

[greerwatson]

Rubber duckies are a classic. Love the expression on its face!

[tippetariuswrites]

I think that's why I couldn't give it up, it had the most personality!

[bloodydemonic]

That's a super cute duckie - it's the eyes!

[tippetariuswrites]

Thank you!

[bemused_writer]

Link is such a great choice for this; love your description. XD And rubber duckies are great, too! ^^

[tippetariuswrites]

Thank you! :D